Tom Fox

Tom Fox focuses his practice on litigation and general product safety regulatory work. His main litigation practice concerns the defence of product liability claims on behalf of medical device and pharmaceutical companies, but he also has considerable experience of commercial litigation and personal injury. He also has experience in bringing judicial review actions based on public and administrative law on behalf of pharmaceutical companies, both at the Court of Justice of the European Union and in national courts. He also advises on general product safety and regulatory issues such as conformity marking, labeling, and compliance with standards in relation to a range of consumer products including electrical and electronic goods, clothing, cosmetics and toys.

Focus Areas

Experience

Product Safety/Liability & Personal Injury

Pro Bono

Judicial Review

Commercial Litigation & Regulatory

Together with US colleagues focusing on Consumer Product Safety Law, Tom has advised on, and helped to co-ordinate, multijurisdictional product recalls for major producers of electronic products in cases concerning European legislation on product safety and the restriction of use of hazardous substances.

Fetal Anticonvulsant Group litigation. Defence of group litigation brought against pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Ludlow v. National Power plc 2000 All ER (D) 1868.

Court of Appeal case defending claim for serious back injury and PTSD.

Assisted the families of two deceased pilots in making representations to the UK Ministry of Defence and an independent inquiry into a fatal Chinook helicopter crash. Following the inquiry report in July 2011, the UK Government set aside the findings of negligence against both pilots and apologized to the families.

BMS v.Commission T-354/02. Action for annulment against the European Commission.

Pursuing financial recoveries on behalf of corporate clients and defending claims against corporate clients in litigation in the Commercial Court in London.

Representing corporate clients in litigation in County Courts and at mediation.

Has defended pharmaceutical companies in the context of regulatory investigations. Assisted on competition matters, including advice and assistance to pharmaceutical companies relating to the European Commission's pharmaceutical sector inquiry.

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